Can i do medicine in university with a college degree

blackpheonix

I'm 17 and I want to become a doctor. however, I can't get into sixth-form because of my age. what should I do?

Reply 1

username3012438

Original post by blackpheonix

I'm 17 and I want to become a doctor. however, I can't get into sixth-form because of my age. what should I do?

have you looked for any further education colleges in your area? they will take people over 16 wanting to do a levels.

Reply 2

blackpheonix

I have checked with colleges offering BTECs but I have heard that you cannot get medicine at university with BTECs. I'm confused.

Reply 3

Nottie

Original post by blackpheonix

I have checked with colleges offering BTECs but I have heard that you cannot get medicine at university with BTECs. I'm confused.

check the foundation medicine programmes. I dont think you will be accepted into *normal* medicine without A levels

Reply 4

blackpheonix

So do I have to go to college and then go for a foundation medicine program?

Reply 5

Nottie

Original post by blackpheonix

So do I have to go to college and then go for a foundation medicine program?

look on the universities websites to see if BTEC is good enough for foundation programme.

Reply 6

blackpheonix

Thanks. But could I do a levels at a college instead of doing BTEC?

Reply 7

hoafanuk

Original post by blackpheonix

Thanks. But could I do a levels at a college instead of doing BTEC?

Yes if you do a levels, you can enter a normal medicine course.

Reply 8

blackpheonix

Original post by hoafanuk

Yes if you do a levels, you can enter a normal medicine course.

Would I have to pay tuition?

Reply 9

username1884577

Original post by blackpheonix

Would I have to pay tuition?

You're 17... why can't you go to sixth form?
One of my closest friends started sixth form at 17.

Reply 10

blackpheonix

Original post by A-LJLB

You're 17... why can't you go to sixth form?
One of my closest friends started sixth form at 17.

Thing is I'm turning 18 next month. I called a school in our neighbourhood and they said they couldn't get me in because of that.

Reply 11

username1884577

Original post by blackpheonix

Thing is I'm turning 18 next month. I called a school in our neighbourhood and they said they couldn't get me in because of that.

A school is different to sixth form

My friend was 17 years old and 8 months, she took a 'gap year' after year 11.
Otherwise, you could always try and study them yourself and pay to take the exams.

Reply 12

blackpheonix

Original post by A-LJLB

A school is different to sixth form

My friend was 17 years old and 8 months, she took a 'gap year' after year 11.
Otherwise, you could always try and study them yourself and pay to take the exams.

I was thinking of doing the a levels at college.

Reply 13

username1884577

Original post by blackpheonix

I was thinking of doing the a levels at college.

It'll depend on whether it's a college or sixth form college. If the former, yes you'll most likely have to pay if they don't take you, which I still don't believe as most take those up to 19.